WOMEN AGES 50+ FOR AUGUST 2022

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  • exermom
    exermom Posts: 6,502 Member
    What did I tell you? Vince is negative. The MD office just called. Actually, they also tested him for the flu and that's negative, too.

    Michele NC
  • GodMomKim
    GodMomKim Posts: 3,703 Member
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  • cityjaneLondon
    cityjaneLondon Posts: 12,678 Member
    edited August 2022
    Vicki- You are right that the first two I AM books are consecutive. This new one takes a bit of a break and is in a different style, more psychological, which is why I reversed the I AM to AM I? :p It may be some time before I write the next instalment to the I AMs. I would call WHERE AM I? a 'case history', rather than a straight memoir. Thank you so very much for reading them all! <3

    We had some rain today. Next door is having her new 'summer house' put up at the bottom of the garden, so we had four soaking wet men in orange t shirts, digging, drilling and grinding concrete next to us while they prepped the ground and ran an electric supply up there. Ugh! Occasionally they had to retreat because it was tipping it down. They should be laying the base tomorrow. Rain expected. :o

    I should be going to a French Circle get together in a park tomorrow morning, but I think it will be too wet. I'll judge it in the morning. Haven't seen them for a year as we were worried about covid.

    Love to all, Heather UK xxxxxxxx
  • pipcd34
    pipcd34 Posts: 17,211 Member
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  • KetoneKaren
    KetoneKaren Posts: 6,412 Member
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  • Machka9
    Machka9 Posts: 25,559 Member
    Katla49 wrote: »
    Life has provided surprises for me. I’m an Oregon girl, currently living in an assisted care facility in Illinois. We have an apartment here. DH had a major stroke and needed health support closer to our daughter. I am here to support my husband.

    Have you been able to go for walks to explore your new area?

    Machka in Oz
  • skuehn48
    skuehn48 Posts: 3,027 Member
    Katla - glad someone is looking after your Oregon home. Hang in there.

    Welcome to the newbies!

    Vicki - hope your visit with the cardiologist works out well.

    The books all look interesting. Lisa, are you working on a sequel to your mystery?

    Went to PT early this morning and feel like I have not accomplished much else all day. The ankle always feels sore after he gets done poking and prodding and I do all of the exercises.

    Favorite exercises: horseback ridong and swimming.

    Everyone take care, Sue in WA
  • pipcd34
    pipcd34 Posts: 17,211 Member
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  • exermom
    exermom Posts: 6,502 Member
    Well, went to the last Rummikub that I HAVE to be at. I met the gal who is going to take it over and it seems that if she can’t find anyone to host, then she’ll have it at her house. Really, I wouldn’t want to have it at my house every month, but it’s up to her.

    Welcome Lori. Do you have to give Jax insulin? We had a cat who was diabetic. Really, when it was time for his insulin he, literally, would come to us as if to say “it’s time”. I do think he associated the insulin with feeling better. Now Jessica’s cat who was diabetic! That was another story. He wanted nothing to do with the insulin. Giving it to him was a real hassle.

    Anne DE – I know our vet has a month when it’s “Dental Month” and you get the dental work for a certain percentage off. You might ask your vet if they have something like that. As I recall, the month seemed to be February, but don’t quote me on that.

    Talked to the vp of Newcomers. Seems that the first month after Vince helped the treasurer, her reports were more what they wanted. Unfortunately, it hasn’t continued. Of course, we don’t want to hurt her by Vince jumping in and doing the job. Wish she’d ask for help. Oh well…..

    Michele NC
  • Rosemarie2972
    Rosemarie2972 Posts: 482 Member
    Heather...I hate to go to sleep because I want to stay up and keep reading your writing. I love the quotes from various authors. By sharing with us your life you open the door for the reader to examine her own life. Rosemarie from GA
  • dlfk202000
    dlfk202000 Posts: 3,177 Member
    more unneccesary drama with stuff broken because of anger between dh and mil- Every time we think it is calm it comes out of no where. They both need major psych help.

    No walking today- really wanted to but it was too hot and when it cooled down, dh was home and wanted me to listen to him again-(so hard to not say I don't want to hear it) If I dont agree with him he gets mad at me.
    Tomorrow I will walk with my zumba friends around the wetlands for at least an hour.
    May walk MIL's dog but most likely not- she said she doesn't want either of us there, she doesn't need our help(but wants social worker to come and help her-)
    I will wait and see how she is tomorrow-
    Tomorrow is the daycare girls first day of school so I will pick her up at 12:30.

    Hope you all have a wonderful day/night

    Debbie
    Napa Valley,CA
  • Snowflake1968
    Snowflake1968 Posts: 6,940 Member
    Anne - I use the weight scale daily, you’ve made a good point about the importance of a food scale too. I have failed at that recently (Ok I guess 2 years isn’t recent). 😐

    Heather - congratulations on getting your book posted!

    Rebecca - “food is nourishment not a recreational activity”. That is my problem right now, I know I’m eating a lot in the evenings just out of boredom.
    I can’t imagine what your sister is going through.

    Rita - hope the meds get straightened out soon. Good job on the loss!

    Sue - I need to go through some things too. What a great idea to give it to the rummage sale.

    Karen - that sign is hilarious. It’s a long process clearing a house.

    Lisa from the Boonies - my husband does pyrography. I’ll have to check out your page. Dancing and moving in my living room sure helped me.

    Mary - that looks idyllic, but I know it’s a lot of work.

    Machka - I do most of the things to get more activity in. I have no stairs anywhere though so that one is out. I need to get back to the regular walking. Walking and dancing are my favourite activities.

    Vicki - I hope it’s nothing serious and you’re able to avoid meds.

    I had some cucumbers given to me yesterday so I’m going to try pickling for the first time this weekend. Lauryn and Michaela are going to help. I have to go get some mason jars.

    I have worked on my stockings this evening. I want to have them all completed by end of August, but I’m not sure that’s going to happen.

    Tracey in Edmonton



  • pipcd34
    pipcd34 Posts: 17,211 Member
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  • skuehn48
    skuehn48 Posts: 3,027 Member
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  • Machka9
    Machka9 Posts: 25,559 Member
    Rosemarie- Thank you so much for your comment. <3 I do worry that my book will be too much for some people, but I do believe that so many of us keep repeating damaging behaviour because of our childhood wounds. Most of the time, this is unconscious, and it took me years before I could clearly see the pattern. I think there is a difference between knowing something intellectually, and really 'seeing' it and feeling it in your heart. Only then can there be true change and growth.
    All my life I have been fascinated by tales of 'redemption'. How people pulled themselves out of moral confusion and despair. Do you remember, 'What Katy Did'.? And 'Little Women', of course. <3 Striving to be a better person. Most of my children’s books have elements of that theme.
    It doesn't have to be serious damage. We learn unconscious behaviours and reactions from babyhood. Even things like our position in the family makes a huge difference.
    Thank you again. It makes a huge difference to me. <3

    Love Heather UK xxxxxxxx

    Congratulations on your book. 🎊

    Do you mean something like this:

    https://www.psychologytoday.com/au/blog/psychoanalysis-unplugged/201806/why-can-t-i-stop-repeating-the-same-stupid-behaviors


    M in Oz
  • wizzywig
    wizzywig Posts: 1,246 Member
    Thanks to whoever mentioned Get Fit with Rick. <3

    Had a look on you tube and found him, I've never heard of him before, anyway I've joined a 7 day challenge. It's mainly a walking challenge, but I think anything that can get me moving is a good thing right. :)o:)

    Just finished Day 1 workout a walky dancy routine but it gave me 2,000+ steps and it wasn't too difficult, no getting down on the floor :D (It's the getting up that's the problem!)

    Back to logging my food, but I'm trying not to put pressure on myself, if I miss a day it is what it is. I am hoping it will help me make better choices, as Michele said if you eat 3 bananas you have eaten 300 cals, so everything in moderation (especially the biscuits!)

    Must dash getting ready to see friends for a coffee. It is fine at the moment, but has rained all night, can't complain we certainly needed it. Still a drought on. I wonder if they would like to go for a walk instead?

    Take care and love to all
    Viv UK
    <3
  • wizzywig
    wizzywig Posts: 1,246 Member
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    Karen - yes that is it, thanks still having trouble importing my pictures.
    Viv
    <3
  • cityjaneLondon
    cityjaneLondon Posts: 12,678 Member
    Machka - Yes indeed. That is it. :)<3 Good article.

    Love Heather UK xxxxxxxx
  • grandmallie
    grandmallie Posts: 10,069 Member
    Morning ladies
    Im over here with Miles
    He is napping now.. which is fine .. he is now pulling himself up to stand ,so that only means watch out world lol..
    Tracy is tired .. i remember the days .she was the same.. she didn't sleep through the night until she was 2 but they still have him in the porta crib in the living room and she is sleeping on the couch. She wants to make sure that Kyle gets his sleep without interruption because he is the breadwinner..but that doesn't mean she doesn't need good sleep too.
  • Machka9
    Machka9 Posts: 25,559 Member
    suebdew wrote: »
    L - I don’t respond to everyone because sometimes it is overwhelming. But if you do get to read a bit mark your place so you will know where you are left off. I do a lot of skimming…You are very talented and have a skill not many people posses.
    SueBDew in TX


    I skim a lot too. :)

    If something grabs my attention, then I'll respond.

    I'm afraid I don't understand how marking your place works.

    If there are 30 posts in a thread, and I read 15 of them and then have to go, and if I post a reply with numbers or smilies or something, that reply goes to the very end ... Post 31. When I return to the thread the next day, I will be taken to Post 32 (right after the one I posted) and I will have missed posts 16-30.

    In fact, I may miss more because if there are 30 posts in a thread and I read 15 of them and then have to go, in that time 5 more people may have posted. So I post a reply with numbers or smilies or something, and that post will go to the very end ... Post 36. All 30 posts plus the 5 new ones. When I return to the thread the next day, I will be taken to Post 37 (right after the one I posted) and I will have missed posts 16-35.

    If I do read all 30 posts, and then place a marker, when I return the next day, I will be taken to the one after my marker ... but that will happen anyway. I'm always automatically taken to the last one I read or the last one I posted, whichever is more recent.

    Perhaps I'm missing something.


    Machka in Oz